Kalani Simpson
UNMC, Nebraska Medicine continue to support state’s COVID efforts
Latest effort collect, organizes resources to train frontline providers, first responders, others
May 14, 2020
UNMC among few to offer Master of Diagnostic Cytology
Regental approval of the program enables first class to enter in fall 2022
Apr 17, 2020
UNMC sets another record for research funding at just over $138 million
Recruitment of outstanding scientists cited as key to growth
Jan 15, 2020
Shaun Grammer named new director of Division of Physician Assistant Education
Grammer has served as associate professor in physician assistant education since July 2018.
Nov 1, 2019
UNMC study: New heart pump improves on previous models
Will provide patients with important option for serious heart problems
Jun 12, 2019
UNMC leads nation in repayment rates for Pell Grant recipients
90 percent of UNMC Pell Grant recipients in UNMC’s bachelor’s-level programs have paid into the principal of their student loans after five years.
Feb 8, 2019
OPS leader Logan visits High School Alliance
Cheryl Logan, Ed.D., superintendent of Omaha Public Schools, visited UNMC to learn more about program.
Feb 7, 2019
Omaha couple, advocate for education/patient safety to receive UNMC awards
An Omaha couple that have been longtime community leaders and philanthropists, and a national leader in health-professionals education and patient safety, will be honored.
May 3, 2018
Art Lifts and Heals the Spirit
When Marcia O’Donovan underwent treatment for lymphoma, she says it was art that rested her soul. "It really does make a huge difference," she said, "in regaining your strength and spirit." It’s because cancer knocks you so low, she said. It makes you realize you can’t do this on your own. It makes patients and […]
Sep 20, 2017
Easi-CRISPR: A Breakthrough in Genome Engineering
A study published May 17 in the journal Genome Biology shows how highly popular, custom genetically engineered animal models are easily generated using a new, patent-pending technology called Easi (Efficient additions with ssDNA inserts)-CRISPR. Easi-CRISPR allows researchers to create these much-needed animal models at previously unheard of rates and significantly lower cost. "With Easi-CRISPR, creating […]
Sep 20, 2017